Michael Hardner Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Sorry - where does this come from ? Are we going back to blogs again for this stuff ? I consider that a regression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimG Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Sorry - where does this come from ? Are we going back to blogs again for this stuff ? I consider that a regression.The blog itself is by an alarmist. The page linked is a fairly straightforward description of the technical issues involved in measuring the oceans. Blogs can be an invaluable source of information and need to be evaluated on a case by case basis. IMO, blanket statements that blogs are not acceptable links are a regression. Edited February 23, 2014 by TimG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Sorry - where does this come from ? Are we going back to blogs again for this stuff ? I consider that a regression. I don't use blogs that often but if one can provide a layman's interpretation of complex science that I might consider helpful to others - I'll share it - regardless of which side of the debate the blogger might be on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 IMO, blanket statements that blogs are not acceptable links are a regression. It's fine to have a blog if they explain their sources. My memory tells me that I couldn't find one on this blog. Therefore, as a source of primary information it's worse than useless and should be shunned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimG Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 It's fine to have a blog if they explain their sources. My memory tells me that I couldn't find one on this blog. Therefore, as a source of primary information it's worse than useless and should be shunned.Why? It is no worse than a wikipedia entry except in this case you know who wrote it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Makes sense though. It takes 2.2 BTU to raise a liter of water 1 degree C but less than .001 BTU to raise a liter of air the same amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 It's fine to have a blog if they explain their sources. My memory tells me that I couldn't find one on this blog. Therefore, as a source of primary information it's worse than useless and should be shunned. Michael - what I've posted takes no position - it's general information that doesn't really require a "source". There's no real "position" taken - it's just a primer. Do you not find the information helpful for a layman? In our finer moments, isn't that what we're trying to do - share useful information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Why? It is no worse than a wikipedia entry except in this case you know who wrote it. Wikipedia entries are annotated right ? Anyway, I have stated my opinion on this - it's a personal choice but I don't have to accept unreferenced information, even if you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Michael - what I've posted takes no position - it's general information that doesn't really require a "source". There's no real "position" taken - it's just a primer. Do you not find the information helpful for a layman? In our finer moments, isn't that what we're trying to do - share useful information? Only if it's real information. I'm sorry but this topic is a minefield full of duds, so I am more careful than that. Thanks, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Only if it's real information. I'm sorry but this topic is a minefield full of duds, so I am more careful than that. Thanks, though. To each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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